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At a Glance
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Star Rating
(193)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Rancher
Rancher
Star Rating
(109)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Rancher
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Rancher excels in local processing with a score of 8.8, allowing for efficient management of edge computing resources, while Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) does not have a specific score for this feature.
  • Reviewers mention that Rancher offers superior edge analytics capabilities, scoring 9.2, which enhances data processing at the edge, compared to AKS, which lacks detailed analytics features in this context.
  • G2 users highlight Rancher's strong performance in containerization with a score of 9.5, indicating a robust environment for deploying and managing containers, whereas AKS scores slightly lower at 8.4.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Rancher's process control capabilities, scoring 9.3, which allows for better management of workflows, while AKS does not provide a comparable score in this area.
  • Reviewers say that Rancher’s access control features, with a score of 8.5, are effective for managing user permissions, although AKS slightly outperforms with a score of 8.9, indicating a more refined access management system.
  • Users report that Rancher shines in orchestration with a score of 8.8, providing a seamless experience for managing containerized applications, while AKS trails with a score of 8.4, suggesting room for improvement in orchestration capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
No pricing available
Rancher
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
No trial information available
Rancher
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
168
8.6
88
Ease of Use
8.7
170
8.9
90
Ease of Setup
8.8
99
8.5
60
Ease of Admin
8.6
86
8.7
59
Quality of Support
8.4
159
8.2
79
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
83
8.6
53
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
163
9.6
88
Features by Category
Not enough data
9.0
183
Edge
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Operations
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
9.5
16
Not enough data
9.1
15
Performance
Not enough data
9.5
16
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
8.3
134
8.4
729
Management
8.9
17
8.5
76
Feature Not Available
8.4
73
Feature Not Available
8.1
71
Organization
8.3
16
8.5
74
8.5
17
8.8
73
8.4
16
8.8
74
Development
7.8
18
7.8
71
8.2
17
8.4
73
7.8
16
8.2
71
8.2
17
8.7
73
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Rancher
Rancher
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Rancher are categorized as Container Management
Unique Categories
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is categorized as Container Orchestration
Rancher
Rancher is categorized as IoT Edge Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.7%
Rancher
Rancher
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Information Technology and Services
27.0%
Computer Software
20.5%
Telecommunications
6.5%
Financial Services
5.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.8%
Other
36.8%
Rancher
Rancher
Information Technology and Services
27.9%
Computer Software
9.6%
Telecommunications
4.8%
Financial Services
4.8%
Banking
4.8%
Other
48.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

- I love its features, adaptability of any endpoints, connectivity to the cloud - Azure keeps updating the features of AKS and there are lots of documents and articles if you need to integrate much-needed service - Its easy to use auto-scaling technology...

Most Helpful Critical Review
TP
Teo P.
Verified User in Building Materials

The solution configures the Kubernetes cluster as a VM. Therefore it is an IaaS and not PaaS infrastructure.

Rancher
Rancher
Most Helpful Favorable Review
karen y.
KY
karen y.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain

1. kubernetes cluster deployment and maintenance are made easier with rancher. 🙠️ 2. its easy-to-use interface offers a centralised view of every cluster, making problem discovery quick. 🔎 3. tools for monitoring assist in being proactive and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ioannis G.
IG
Ioannis G.
Verified User in Banking

It proposes an imperative way of deploying applications using the Rancher customized helm charts. Some apps work with that way of deploying, others do not. Also, the official Rancher helm chart is always 2 major versions behind Kubernetes and if you want to...

Alternatives
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Alternatives
Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Add Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Mirantis
Add Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Kubernetes Engine
Add Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Red Hat OpenShift
Red Hat OpenShift
Add Red Hat OpenShift
Rancher
Rancher Alternatives
Portainer
Portainer
Add Portainer
Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Add Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Mirantis
Add Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Kubernetes Engine
Add Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Discussions
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Discussions
What is azure Kubernetes service aks?
1 comment
Nikhil B.
NB
It is the managed service from the Azure for hosting Kubernetes cluster on the Azure CLoud.Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has no more discussions with answers
Rancher
Rancher Discussions
What are features of Rancher?
1 comment
Edgars V.
EV
Rancher creates and manages Kubernetes clusters. It has the most complete GUI to interact with Kubernetes clusters without diving deep in "kubectl" and YAMLs.Read more
How is Rancher different from Kubernetes?
1 comment
Edgars V.
EV
You don't compare these products. Rancher creates and manages Kubernetes clusters like VMWare ESXi creates and manages virtual machines.Read more
How good is Rancher?
1 comment
karen y.
KY
very good Read more